Senior Construction Project Manager Central Office

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workspace.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

This is a position within the Construction and Safety Unit. The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that the correctional institution's facility physical assets, utilities, and communications services are adequate to provide rehabilitative services to adult offenders while enhancing public safety of Missouri Communities. In fulfilling that purpose the role of this position is to provide professional project management for the correctional and community release centers so that facility maintenance and or construction needs are met in a timely manner within budgetary allowances and provisions as provided.

• Directs/evaluates all building and plant maintenance operations in a large/complex state facility; directs and inspects: operation and maintenance of a large steam/hot water heating plant, central HVAC/chilled water, or complex building automation systems; operation and maintenance of auxiliary mechanical equipment in the facility, including a central HVAC/chilled water system/refrigeration equipment/pumps motors/fans/controls for overall performance of operations and repairs; work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees, contractors, and/or offenders engaged in building and grounds maintenance and repair work; may personally participate in complex or special work projects
• Determines the efficiency of system operations through observation and analysis of reports; develops/directs implementation of, a comprehensive preventive maintenance program; approves requisitions for maintenance and power plant supplies and equipment; estimates needs; conducts inspections; prepares periodic studies; reports personnel/equipment/supplies/energy costs; evaluates the cost of peak energy usage for lowered operating costs
• Advises administrative supervisors of the feasibility of proposed construction and remodeling projects, and the need for major equipment replacement; assists in developing capital improvement budget requests; advises an administrative supervisor in regard to advancements in the construction and maintenance field and assists in the selection of equipment and supplies best suited to the needs of the facility; advises administrative supervisor in regard to advancements in the construction and maintenance field and assists in the selection of equipment/supplies best suited to the needs of the facility
• Exercises considerable independence in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction; performs other related work as assigned

Qualifications - All you need for success

Two or more years of experience as a Physical Plant Supervisor II with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

Nine or more years of experience in building and plant maintenance, building construction, or the operation, installation, or maintenance of a steam/hot water heating plant or central HVAC/chilled water system, including three or more years of large scale supervisory experience in the building construction or maintenance trades (comparable to that of a general construction supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor II, or higher-level position) with responsibility for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and related building or plant maintenance areas; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that include earned credit hours in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or in Construction Management may be substituted for up to four years of the listed experience, at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year – a minimum of five years of the listed experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience, is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).

A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.

A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.